tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post4926888030512911181..comments2023-03-25T07:01:04.579-04:00Comments on Laurie's Dance with Sound: 2008 HLAA Convention Reno RecapLauriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02985952566947294158noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post-31586299913905647302008-06-30T00:42:00.000-04:002008-06-30T00:42:00.000-04:00Hi Laurie, 1995 my 2nd HLAA Conv and since my ...Hi Laurie, <BR/> 1995 my 2nd HLAA Conv and since my vision changed I have made the request for someone to walk me from the curb to the gate... not perfect. I have many war stories.... I did learn from one session at HLAA 2004 Conv. It is the "airport's responsibility" to help us. Not the airline. Also learned when I step on the plane. I tell them in big voice "I am vision and hearing impaired; I am sitting in 16 B." Just so they know where I am!! So with that information I am ready or sassy!!!! Feel like I have been teaching them since 1995. Love it!!!! My trip home from Reno was so so..... Had a stopover in Kansas City before I flew to FL. They changed flight attendents. I was just too lazy to tell them about my problems. I should've told them. Knowing I had a long day. I got home okay. The whole system is not a one size fits all. We have to deal with many many different employee's personality. Especially when we have the invisible problem. You mentioned on your flight, that they let deaf and HOH on the plane with wheelchairs. That was totally new to me. I have been using my white cane since 2006. That been a major symbol that I have a problem. I love all this new information. They should hire me to test all the airports. Keep us updated on your airport. Molly CCAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post-67978183720161388002008-06-28T11:48:00.000-04:002008-06-28T11:48:00.000-04:00Hi, Laurie. Gerry and I flew United to Reno (via D...Hi, Laurie. <BR/>Gerry and I flew United to Reno (via Denver) and the flight speech WAS on video with closed captioning. All the best on getting ALL airports and airlines to do this.<BR/><BR/>SheilaSheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261369273144550199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post-55246438037450833082008-06-28T08:49:00.000-04:002008-06-28T08:49:00.000-04:00I didn't even get started on the fact that the mov...I didn't even get started on the fact that the movies are not closed captioned! I can't believe that was only the first day :) This entire trip was a journey of a lifetime and I am so glad that it was done with you two :)Abbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17272667052295179028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post-72203958862078624022008-06-27T21:09:00.000-04:002008-06-27T21:09:00.000-04:00That would be great if airlines would provide cc w...That would be great if airlines would provide cc worldwide. Can you imagine, in different languages? That would help foreigners. Just a thought. :)<BR/><BR/>It's been interesting to see three different sides to each of your stories about HLAA. :)Sharihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14743533586969447238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post-23628451757651487252008-06-27T07:42:00.000-04:002008-06-27T07:42:00.000-04:00David,Don't let your hearing loss keep you from fl...David,<BR/><BR/>Don't let your hearing loss keep you from flying. Just be sure to ask questions. People are usually glad to help. And the more deaf and hard of hearing that ask questions, maybe the airlines will "wake up" and do something about it. <BR/><BR/>I do have a contact in Knoxville that has connections with the Knoxville airport and with a State Senator and he is going to set up some meetings for me. <BR/><BR/>I'll keep everyone posted!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985952566947294158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post-65755877464623359532008-06-27T07:39:00.000-04:002008-06-27T07:39:00.000-04:00Brad,Thanks! I know there are some airlines that ...Brad,<BR/><BR/>Thanks! I know there are some airlines that are more up to date with captioning but many still have a long way to go. When you find out what airline that is, let me know! <BR/><BR/>Love you! MOM<BR/><BR/>Ok, I'll put up a picture of Leon!Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02985952566947294158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post-56607138956801348312008-06-27T06:36:00.000-04:002008-06-27T06:36:00.000-04:00I wish you great success in your quest to get bett...I wish you great success in your quest to get better information to the HOH at airports and on planes. I have yet to fly since my hearing loss last fall, and quite frankly dread doing so.<BR/>Keep us updated in your project.<BR/>DavidDavidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02250044610162724765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11839829.post-72283597743457287502008-06-27T06:21:00.000-04:002008-06-27T06:21:00.000-04:00Hi MOM!There IS an airline that includes a video (...Hi MOM!<BR/><BR/>There IS an airline that includes a video (that is closed-captioned) at the beginning of every flight that is the "flight speech." I can't remember which airline it is. It is just a video and the stewardess "acts" it out during.<BR/><BR/>-b<BR/><BR/>p.s. You need to have more pictures of my dog up here! I miss himAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com